Question 1

can a staph/mrsa sore be painless or is it always going to hurt? have a sore on leg that doesn't hurt and has improved but still there. neosporin/zinc

Accepted Answer

Can be: If no cellulitis than the sore itself may not be particularly painful. Neosporin not particularly effective against mrsa recommend Mupiricin 2% as a better more effective treatment

Question 2

how serious is mrsa?

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MRSA infection: Mrsa infections can be treated with appropriate antibiotics like clindamycin, sulfa, the flare, vancomycin, zygodactyl, or cubicin. Care takers whether in hospital or otherwise should follow contact precautions to avoid spread of infection. 
Mrsa infection can occur in soft tissue infections, blood stream etc. Infections can be life threatening and serious.

Question 3

how can mrsa be treated?

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Antimicrobials: Although resistant to the penicillin class of drugs, MRSA can be treated with a variety of antimicrobial agents depending on the circumstances.

Question 4

what are symptoms of mrsa?

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Depends: Depends where the MRSA infection is. If in the lung it may cause symptoms of pneumonia, if in an abscess it may cause swelling and pain, pus production etc.

Question 5

is mrsa always in your system?

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MRSA: No MRSA is not always in your system.

Question 6

how will i feel if i had.mrsa?

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Infection: Same as with any infection however the MRSA is not sensitive to the antibiotics typically used as a first line treatment. Therefore infection would worsen even though you are on antibiotics. The key to treatment is to be placed on appropriate antibiotics base on culture and sensitivity results.

Question 7

how likely am i to die from mrsa?

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MRSA: If the infection is severe and not treated promptly and properly on may die.

Question 8

what are the first symptoms of mrsa?

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MRSA: May be no  symptoms or fever redness if skin...Depends on what part of body is infected.

Question 9

what are the symptoms of having mrsa?

Accepted Answer

Non healing skin : Wound or rash. Always needs confirmed by your doctor. Don't assume anything or decide by yourself that's what it is.

Question 10

i think i may have mrsa, what should i do?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: Mrsa can be diagnosed or treated by your doctor. Mrsa  can be a very severe infection, so do not try to diagnose or treat  it without medical advise. Your doctor can also tell you whether you have a different diagnosis, and prescribe treatment if indicated.

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